32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.


In Context

29 The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 15:32 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:32Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.